self-perception

First-grader Jessica worries about everything Brenda the bully might tease her about, until the day she has had enough and discovers a new way to deal with Brenda.

"In the highly anticipated sequel to Suck it In and Smile, Ellie is wrestling her picture-perfect life as a social media influencer back under control - but how long can she keep bridging the distance between the desire to be herself and the pressure to conform? Ellie is an inspiration to her hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and YouTube. Her book of wellness tips (including her signature recipe for chocolate chip-chickpea cookies) is about to launch. She is one half of a social-media power couple with singer Samuel Vanasse, who is now her fianc. And she is on the verge of breaking into the top three on the YouTube charts. She has everything she needs to be happy - but lately, when she starts crying, she can't seem to stop. Between her father's failing health and the charming yet enigmatic Dave, between her friendship-rivalry with another YouTuber and the pressure to be "authentic" at all times, Ellie is lost. She retreats into her old patterns and tries to regain control of her life, one Fat Burning Challenge at a time. But listening to her heart isn't as easy - or glamorous - as she's been making it look to her followers. This exciting conclusion to Ellie's story examines how we measure success and happiness, while exploring the complexities of body image, female rivalry and grief"--Provided by publisher.

"Seventh-grader Selah Godfrey knows that to be 'normal' she has to keep her feelings tightly controlled when people are around, but after hitting a fellow student, she needs to figure out just what makes her different--and why that is ok"--BTCat.

As twelve-year-old Mia enters middle school, she feels sandwiched between all the changes going on around her, including her best friend Addy pulling away from her to explore the school's social scene and her science camp friend Tariq suddenly becoming a soccer star. If there's one thing the STEM-minded Mia is looking forward to, it's the Science Olympiad, and when she's paired up with Tariq, artsy Kinsey, and goofy Evan, she will have ample opportunity to explore the angst of friendship, jealousy, and identity, all while trying to build a robot.

Following her family's move to the Catskills, seventeen-year-old Birdie must overcome her desire to blend in so she can help her new friend Abigail Rose, the granddaughter of former professional wrestler Mad Mabel, take her family's male-dominated indie wrestling promotion in a new, more feminist direction.

Tired of being seen as just one thing--adorable--Scorch the Hedgehog must harness and embrace all parts of her unique self. She must find power in being killer cute when her mission to show how truly terrifying she can be backfires and she ends up in real danger.

"The end of Daya Keane's junior year in Escondido, Arizona, is anything but expected. And it starts when her longtime, swoon-worthy crush, Beckett Wild, actually talks to her at a party neither of them should've been at. But as Daya's best friends, Stella and B'Rad, are quick to point out, smart, cute, artistic Beckett is also the poster girl for the wildly popular youth group at Grace Redeemer, the megachurch Daya's mom prays at and pushes her daughter to attend. Amid the concert-worthy light shows, high-energy live band, and pastor preaching to love thy neighbor so long as thy neighbor 'gets right with God' first, Daya struggles to find her place in a house of worship that doesn't seem to create space for someone like her. Then again, she never planned to fall this hard for a girl like Beckett Wild. Now Daya has to decide how far she's willing to surrender to Beckett's world of Grace Redeemer, and who she's willing to become to be with her"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl unleashes her inner spark and expresses her creativity and uniqueness during Carnival's lively atmosphere.

Practice daily affirmations with Scarlett as she goes about her day, and be inspired to incorporate affirmations into you and your child's daily life. TikTok sensation Scarlett Gray's story of self-love and positivity is told with energetic and beautiful art by Stephanie Dehennin.

"Floky doesn't look like all the other gorillas, but he quickly learns there are pros and cons to being a special gorilla. He wants to play and have fun like the others, but because he looks different, it isn't always easy for him. When Floky meets two new friends, he learns an important lesson: each one of us is unique and special, and that's fantastic!"--Publisher.